Your iPhone contact card is edited directly in the Contacts app by tapping My Card, choosing Edit, updating your info, and tapping Done.
The edit button for your own contact card hides one level deeper than most menus—in the My Card section at the top of the Contacts list. Once you know where to tap, changing your name, photo, pronouns, or emergency Medical ID takes only seconds. Below is the exact path Apple provides, plus what to do if My Card isn’t showing up at all.
Editing Your iPhone Contact Card: The Standard Route
The fastest way to edit your own contact card is through the My Card option in the Contacts app. This opens your personal profile where every standard field—name, phone, email, address, and photo—can be updated. Apple’s official contact editing guide walks through the same sequence.
- Open the Contacts app on your iPhone.
- Tap My Card at the top of the contact list.
- Tap Edit in the top-right corner.
- Tap any field to change it—name, phone number, email, or address. To add a new piece of information, scroll down and tap Add Address, Add Phone, or Add Email.
- Tap Done in the top-right corner to save every change at once.
Adding a Photo and Poster to Your Contact Card
Your contact poster—the large image that appears when you call or message someone—is customized right inside the same Edit screen. Tap your contact photo in the Edit view, then choose a new photo, adjust the frame, and pick a poster style with different fonts and colors. To let others see this automatically when you contact them, turn on Name & Photo Sharing (you may need to scroll down to find it).
What If ‘My Card’ Isn’t Showing?
If you don’t see My Card at the top of the Contacts list, it means no contact is currently assigned as your personal card. You have to create one first, then mark it as your own.
- Tap the + button in Contacts to create a new contact.
- Fill in your name and any other details, then tap Done.
- Return to the main Contacts list, touch and hold the contact you just created.
- Tap Make this My Card.
The My Card label now appears at the top, and you can tap Edit to customize it.
Changing Which Contact Is Your ‘My Card’
You can reassign your My Card to a different contact at any time if the wrong one is linked to your Apple ID. Head to Settings > Contacts > My Info, then tap the current name and select the correct contact from the list. This selection syncs across other devices signed into the same Apple Account.
How to Add Pronouns or Medical ID
Pronouns and Medical ID are both accessible from the same Edit screen on your My Card. Tap Edit, scroll toward the bottom, and tap Add Pronouns to include them. For emergency health information, tap Create Medical ID (or Edit Medical ID) to configure details that will be available from your iPhone’s Lock Screen.
Quick Reference for Editing Your Contact Card
| Field | Where to Tap | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Name / Photo | My Card > Edit > Photo | Customize poster with fonts, colors, and filters. |
| Phone / Email | My Card > Edit > Phone or Email | Add labels such as Home, Work, or Mobile. |
| Address | My Card > Edit > Add Address | Addresses can be mapped directly from the card. |
| Pronouns | My Card > Edit > Add Pronouns | Visible when you share your contact card. |
| Medical ID | My Card > Edit > Create Medical ID | Emergency info accessible from the Lock Screen. |
| Name & Photo Sharing | My Card > Edit > Photo > Name & Photo Sharing | Controls who sees your poster automatically. |
| URL / Social | My Card > Edit > Add Field | Add links to your website or social profiles. |
Troubleshooting Common Contact Card Issues
| Problem | Likely Cause | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| No “My Card” visible | No contact is assigned as your card. | Create a contact, then touch and hold > Make this My Card. |
| Wrong card showing in apps | Wrong contact selected in Settings. | Settings > Contacts > My Info > select the correct card. |
| Poster not updating on other devices | Name & Photo Sharing is turned off. | Turn on Name & Photo Sharing in the Edit screen. |
| Can’t find the Edit button | Opened someone else’s contact instead of My Card. | Return to the main Contacts list and tap My Card. |
Final Checklist for a Complete Contact Card
- [ ] Name, phone number, and email are current.
- [ ] A contact photo and poster are set.
- [ ] Name & Photo Sharing is enabled (if you want it on).
- [ ] Pronouns are added.
- [ ] Medical ID is configured.
- [ ] My Card is assigned to the correct contact in Settings > Contacts.
References & Sources
- Apple Support. “Add or edit your contact info and photo on iPhone.” Official steps for editing your contact card, poster, and sharing settings.